SaBReT00tH Posted July 11, 2007 Won a 3cm Ariocarpus Fissuratus on ebay recently (said it was 9 years old) and am just wondering how much these are generally sold for as ebay auction prices seem to vary quite a lot from general sale prices. Won it for $56 + $6 postage ($62 altogether). Did I get ripped off or is this the price something of that size/age usually sells for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted July 11, 2007 3cm is probably more like 3-4 years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonic Posted July 11, 2007 I also heard that those ones were unhealthy and treated heavily with chemicals. Though that could be rubbish. Not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD. Posted July 11, 2007 I saw one for sale recently that was around 1 or 2cms for $40 i think it was, lophs at the same place were $30 and they were 4 to 5cms across so i reckon $62 isnt a bad price, although there has been quiet a few for sale on ebay recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaBReT00tH Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) what bout a 4cm one 17 years old for $72? This one seems like a more appropriate size/price ratio to me? (I just won a 17yo/4cm for $72 + PnH). Edited July 11, 2007 by SaBReT00tH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dodie Posted July 11, 2007 17yr old that is only 4cm? I think someone is fibbing.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadakuda Posted July 11, 2007 ya no doubt. 15 years old here will get 10+ cm.... but those prices don't seem too bad, not cheap but ok. a grafted one here that is 5 cm is about $60 (aud). own roots/seed grown are more $ here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rev Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) ive grown mine from 3 to 10 tubercules since 2004 and its accelerating its lets say..(looking at it now) avergae 5cm across, not incl projected tubercules and 5-6 years old from seed a retusus that is it cost me $4 in 2004 they are FAR FAR easier to grow than lophs very very easy in fact - just keep up the sahde and humidity when young seed cost imprted seed quality (shite) difficulty to peresk graft and CITES costs are the things that keep cost high if i had my own seed in abundance - theyd be as cheap as a bunnings lobivia Edited July 12, 2007 by Rev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadakuda Posted July 12, 2007 easier than lophs? that depends on climate, they do not do well in the tropical sun!!! they like it warm but not hot. they can grow quick-ish but they can die from over heating easily as well. that is the #1 killer of ariocarpus here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
